Topaven
Topaven Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
About Topaven Products
Uses of Topaven Products
Topiramate is used for epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
Topaven Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Topaven are Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Psychomotor impairment, Sleepiness, Speech disorder, Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Joint pain, Abnormal vision.
Patient Concerns about Topaven Products
Frequently asked questions about Topaven Products
Frequently asked questions about Topiramate
Q. For how long do I need to take Topaven 25 Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Topaven 25 Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So, you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.
Q. Is Topaven 25 Tablet good for anxiety?
Topaven 25 Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Topaven 25 Tablet?
Serious side effects of Topaven 25 Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Topaven 25 Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing, eye pain, and blurred vision), kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back), and metabolic acidosis (tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Topaven 25 Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Topaven 25 Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Topaven 25 Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Topaven 25 Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking, remembering information, or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that, in rare cases, Topaven 25 Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Q. Can Topaven 25 Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Topaven 25 Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.
Q. Since I have started using Topaven 25 Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Topaven 25 Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Topaven 25 Tablet because Topaven 25 Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.
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